With springtime merely an abstract idea at this point, the Moffat County baseball program will likely have to wait a bit before its playing field is back to how the Bulldogs want it.

Either way, the team is prepared to take on the competition, and MCHSs season is underway with a two-day stretch this weekend, as MoCo faces off on the road with Front Range teams Highland and Wellington.

Though the athletes are just coming back from spring break, this wont be their first game. The Dogs got their feet wet, literally, with a season opener against Rifle in Fruita. The March 10 matchup was part of a tournament hosted by the Bears and replete with moisture.

Conditions were pretty poor. The mound turned into Play-Doh at one point, but they dealt with it, coach James Romansky said. We have a group of mentally strong kids.

Rifle won 17-2 with a powerhouse pitcher striking out 11 MoCo batters.

The first guy we see throws about 85 (mph), so it was a learning curve for a lot of our guys, Romansky said.

So far, Moffat County players have been unable to use their own diamond, exclusively practicing in the MCHS gym. The space affords them room for batting cages and other ways to work on mechanics, though there are limitations.

Being able to throw more than about 180 feet is preferred, Romansky said. Being able to hit outside and have that space is preferred, but right now were condensed.

Romansky is in his sixth year coaching and took over as head coach midway through last spring, though hes worked to keep players mindful of the game throughout the year.

Having a consistent culture for an entire year will benefit our guys. I do bring a lot of intensity and dedication and responsibility to put on them because thats just how I view the game, he said. Win, lose or tie, were going to be able to compete. If they see me give that amount of effort all year, then theyll give that to me in return. Hopefully, Ive earned that trust and thats what Ive seen from them so far.

Last season saw the Bulldogs finish fifth in the 3A Western Slope League with an 11-11 record. They qualified for the state playoffs but were eliminated in the first round by Colorado Academy.

This years roster includes five seniors, all of whom have seen varsity experience, in Easton Briggs, Easton Eckroth, Cort Murphy, Marcos Romero and Casey Schulder.

While players who have since graduated boasted the best statistics in 2022, this years upperclassmen were no slouch in numbers in their junior season.

Eckroth maintained a .318 batting average with .281 for Briggs and .280 for Schulder. Briggs also leads returning players in RBIs with 17 and had a 3.50 earned run average as a pitcher.

Though he expects to play shortstop more often, Briggs said he will likely be a closing pitcher this spring. However, being in the gym hasnt helped his throwing mechanics much.

With the mound we practice on, its a lot harder pushing off of it, he said. You cant really get it the way you want it.

Murphy also was more of a regular on the mound last year, claiming two wins, 11 strikeouts and a 3.57 ERA.

Im hoping to be a big part of the team on the mound but also be able to track down fly balls in the outfield and get any outs we can as a team, Murphy said.

The attitude of not being set in one of the nine positions on the diamond is exactly what Romansky hopes to see.

Its a chess match, which is why I encourage so many guys to be utility players. The more tools you have, the more opportunities youre gonna have on the field, Romansky said. If I can use a chess piece in a certain way at the beginning of a game and then turn things around in a different way, I dont lose a slot, I dont lose a bat in the lineup and Im able to keep it an adjustable program.

That sense of strategy will be important all season long but especially at this point. While the Bulldogs are set to host home games are early as next week, Romansky would rather remain on the road than have to reschedule.

You can get injured so easily in this game, throw too many pitches in too short a time, and its just the way the game is played, Romansky said. We want to avoid that at all costs, and our AD Jim Wright has been head and shoulders above what I expected to make our schedule worthwhile in whats probably the worst weather year that Ive been here.

Romansky and his players are already well aware certain areas of the state will have an advantage with field conditions, and the only thing to keep in mind is that being stuck indoors for practice doesnt have to be a liability.

I preach mental toughness right now and remind them that taking a ground ball on hardwood is not the same thing as taking on the grass, Romansky said. If we can realize that in the first or second inning and make adjustments, were going to be in the game. Hopefully, our mental game stays strong and we can be an adjustable team.

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Horror punk legends the Misfits have just announced three 2023 shows, featuring different special guests at each stop with Megadeth and AFI being among those tabbed to open.

The number of gigs now on the books equals the total amount of shows the band played across 2021 and 2022, meaning it's another rare chance for fans to catch one of punk's biggest acts of all time.

Since coming back in 2016 as the Original Misfits(featuring original singer and songwriter Glenn Danzig and original bassist Jerry Only, as well as guitarists Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein and Acey Slade in addition to drummer Dave Lombardo), the group has only performed 16 times, the first being at Riot Fest in Denver, Colorado.

The new dates are set for June 24 (Megadeth and Fear as support), July 8 (The Gaslight Anthem and Fear as support) and July 15 (AFI and Fear as support) and you can view more details further down the page.

Members of the Misfits Fiend Club will have the first opportunity to grab tickets through an exclusive pre-sale that runs from March 22 at 10AM ET through March 23 at 10PM ET. The band indicates fans can use the password FIENDto score early tickets at the corresponding ticket links to each show as listed below.

Look for thegeneral on-sale to being on March 24 at 10AM local time at Live Nation.

June 24 Tampa, Fla. @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre (Megadeth, Fear supporting tickets here)July 08 Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center (The Gaslight Anthem, Fear supporting tickets here)July 15 Phoenix, Ariz. @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (AFI, Fear supporting tickets here)

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Successful leaders can fall into the trap of thinking they know whats best for their team or organization. After all, they worked hard to get where they are and have made many tough decisions along the way. However, some leaders rely too heavily on their ability to make decisions on their own with steep consequences for themselves, their team, and the organization.

Mike, the chief technology officer of a fintech organization and one of Luiss clients, was facing a dilemma of his own making. He found himself questioning his direct reports Why is it so hard for you to follow through? Cant you get anything right? and barking out orders to his peers Im the CTO, right? Stay in your lane; Ill decide what to do.

Mike, a former military officer, seasoned professional, and ex-CEO, had joined the organization via an acquisition. Early on, it was evident that there was a clash of personalities and cultures on his team and among his peers. He was used to making all the decisions and demanded loyalty and execution. Once, he made a decision that his team knew was not going to work but had them implement it anyway. His decision cost the company a considerable amount of money. It also prompted the CEO to address Mikes overconfidence and leadership style. As he discussed the engagement with Luis, he said, Mike is a liability to this organization and needs to be dealt with.

When leaders who are used to calling all the shots start working with peers and stakeholders who are as successful, hungry, and confident as they are, they sometimes find themselves at odds. Their previously successful decisive, command-and-control-leadership style is no longer a viable option. And unless they pivot their decision-making style and reposition themselves as open-minded, collaborative leaders, they might be putting their future success on the line. Thus, the overconfident, decisive leader must go through a mindset change.

Gallup researchestimates that the cost of poor leadership and lost productivity can tally up to $1.2 trillion dollars per year due to disengaged employees. In organizations, decisiveness, confidence, and the ability to take and carry out bold action are highly rewarded and can lead to costly mistakes. Of the variables that impact decision-making, overconfidence can be the hardest to improve, as it is built so deeply into the structure of the mind that you couldnt change it without changing many other things, as Nobel prizewinning psychologist, economist, and author of Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman, puts it.

If youre a leader who struggles to let go of control over decision-making, here are several ways to make the mindset and behavioral changes required to become more collaborative.

If youre an overconfident, dogmatic leader who tends to make unilateral decisions and expect your team and peers to see them through, you first need to understand why that is. Here are some questions to ask yourself to examine your decision-making style:

You have many years of experience, so your gut reaction or initial judgment may often be right. But making the correct decision is a complex process that several factors can influence. One big reason people dont make the right decision is that they dont have all the information they need due to a lack of input. Many decisions arent black and white. They require input, data, expertise, and diverse perspectives from team members and stakeholders.

When leaders make decisions in silos and dont seek alignment, they signal to other stakeholders, I dont value your opinion. Every individual wants to feel valued, recognized, and relevant. When leaders make decisions in a vacuum, theyre not providing any of those. However, including others in crucial decision-making can increase buy-in and accountability as the decision moves to the execution stage. It also showcases a leaders confidence in the team, strengthens relationships, and fosters a collaborative culture.

Some leaders feel that their title and position give them the right to make decisions alone. They want to be in control and rely on hierarchy and authority rather than their leadership capabilities. They must recognize their authority and power are not absolute. In fact, position leadership where a persons leadership power comes solely through the position they hold in the organization is the most basic level of leadership, and staying there limits their potential.

Confidence is a valued skill that is closely linked to professional success. However, confidence can become detrimental when a leader overestimates their ability, knowledge, or judgment. Perhaps theyve fallen into the expertise trap and are more likely to jump the gun and take on more risk than necessary due to their perceived decision-making abilities.

Moving from being a lone wolf to a more strategic, collaborative, and inclusive decision-maker requires you to make behavioral changes in order to influence how others perceive you. If you want to be known as an influential leader, you must encourage your teams engagement, collaboration, and accountability for collective goals and decisions. Here are some ways to get started:

Being humble means acknowledging you dont know everything, and thats OK. So, always ask yourself, What is the objective? You must reframe what success means for you. Success is not having the final word or getting your way its accomplishing your business objectives. And that requires having a team thats engaged and inspired.

Abraham Maslow, a psychologist and creator of Maslows hierarchy of needs, said: If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.

You must acknowledge that your way is not the only way. Asking for input is not a weakness; on the contrary, its an advantage that will only make your decision-making more effective. According to Kahneman, when you focus your decision-making solely on your inner beliefs and experiences, you limit your inputs. When you shift your focus to be more inclusive and take the time to search for external factors and perspectives, your rate of success will increase.

Being open to learning is key to success; only then can you weigh all the options and reach a better outcome. So, always ask yourself: What else do I need to know? Interestingly, the executive search firm Egon Zehnder has found that executives with extraordinary curiosity are usually able, with the right development, to advance to C-level roles. So, curiosity will not only allow you to make better decisions, it will also position you better for career advancement.

If you focus more on short-term outcomes, consider the long-term consequences of your decisions, as well as the second-degree consequences: the indirect or unintended results of your decision. For example, if you decide to lay off employees to cut costs, you immediately reduce payroll expenses. However, the second-degree consequence may include a negative impact on employee morale, a loss of institutional knowledge, and a potential decrease in productivity.

Once you make the mental shift and decide how you want to be perceived by others, you must take action. Change will only happen if others experience you in a way that is different and aligned with the brand you want to cultivate. Here are some strategies to get you started:

New inputs and options will bring better information that most likely wasnt on your radar and foster creativity, collaboration, and engagement. You, as the leader, must draw information from all sources, thus making sure everyone on your team has their say. For example, you can assign the role of a contrarian or a devils advocate to a team member. You must reflect and take time to consider all options.

Overconfident leaders tend to lead with positions. They stake out their own viewpoint and try to convince others to see it, accept it, and go along with it. Positions are inflexible and leave little room for collaboration. This leads to confrontations and a winner-takes-all attitude.

By contrast, when you opt to present your viewpoint as an option, you open up the possibility for collaboration and, most likely, innovation by improving on the options. This can lead to more productive and effective decision-making efforts. This requires being flexible and open to being influenced. Only when you approach decision-making from a place of collaboration will you be able to shift from inflexible to open-minded.

The higher you are in the organization, the more youll depend on others to execute your vision and goals. Winning becomes a team sport. Thus, learning to nurture, empower, and engage your team is essential, especially when it comes decision-making. For example, you could engage your team to run a premortem, a decision-making practice where the team imagines a project has failed and works backward to identify possible reasons why. This process encourages communication, alignment, better decision-making, and ultimately better outcomes.

You want people to follow you because they want to, not because they have to. To achieve that, you cannot lead by fear or authority. You must engage your team and build a level of trust and accountability that will enable you to set the direction and empower your team to help you make the right decisions.

For Mike, going from a lone decision-maker to, as his stakeholders later described him during the end-of-engagement interviews, an inclusive, open-minded leader, was transformational for himself and his team. As a leader, its important to continually work on your decision-making abilities. While it can be very hard to let go of the need to always be in control and have the last word, adopting an inclusive mindset and incorporating different perspectives and ideas will lead to better outcomes and a stronger team. Dont let decision-making bravado become a block for your growth and the impact you have on your team and the organization.

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MICHAEL CHANDLER IS the type of guy you'd want to have in your corner. The UFC lightweight fighter is one of the most electric athletes in his division, with multiple Fight of the Night wins for his slugfest matches. He's also one of the coaches on the upcoming 31st season of the UFC's long-running The Ultimate Fighter TV seriesand is slated to face his rival coach, the resurgent Conor McGregor, in the Octagon after the show wraps.

Before that show kicks off on ESPN on May 30th, Chandler opened up his home in Nashville, Tennessee to the MH crew so we could check out his gym and fridge. The tour began in the kitchen, breaking down the contents of what he called "the most important part of the house for an athlete"the refrigerator. Chandler's fridge is obviously in heavy use, filled with reusable containers filled with leftovers and prepared food along with packaged goods. "I always have meat and vegetables in my fridge," he said, pointing out ground elk, ground beef, free-range eggs, salmon, and prepared meals that he uses when he's in a training camp leading up to a fight. Veggie-wise, Chandler pointed out spinach, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, and roasted beets leftover from the meal his wife made.

Chandler called his pre-fight nutrition plans the toughest diet he's ever tried. "If I work hard in the kitchenpull the right things out of my refrigerator and the right things in my bodythat weight cut is going to be easier and my performance is going to be better. That's the most important thing," he said. On the night before a fight, Chandler said he keeps his meals consistent. He sticks with the same high-protein, high-fat foods, along with sweet potato, rice, or gluten free pasta, to avoid introducing anything that might upset his stomach.

The lightweight isn't a big breakfast guy, but said scrambled eggs, veggies, and bacon with his favorite sauce called "Ninja Squirrel," a coconut sriracha concoction. When he does need to feel "like a normal human being," pizza is his go-to comfort food. No athlete can resist outlining their favorite protein shakes, and Chandler is no exception. He likes a chocolate powder base, with frozen fruits, spirulina, and crushed nuts.

Diets change as athletes face different challenges and learn what works best for their bodies. For Chandler, that means that he's shifted from eating carbs to mostly eating meat, fats, fruits, and veggies. He also uses supplements and credits them for his longevity.

But Chandler doesn't only have one fridge. Just around the corner from the kitchen is his pantryand in the pantry is his beverage fridge and coffee station. He uses an espresso machine to make black coffee, then adds espresso, coconut oil, and a non-dairy creamer. The beverage fridge is stocked with a huge range of carbonated waters, Monster Energy drinks (Chandler prefers the white and orange zero sugar options), kombucha, and lots of water.

Once the fridge tour is over, Chandler opened up his "suffering sanctuary"the fully-stocked home gym that sits on his property. "I'm training mixed-martial arts every single day." he said. The breakdown is intense: Monday and Tuesday is MMA training, Wednesday is strength and conditioning work, Thursday is more MMA drilling, and Friday afternoon is for strength training. "My fights are always explosive," Chandler said. "I try to be as powerful as I possibly can. I've been trying to do that over the past 22 years, and that's worked out really well for me."

While Chandler said he focused on general strength movements when he first started lifting weights, he's changed over the years to doing more functional, explosive exercises that will help him as a fighter. He also credits lifting weights to help avoiding injury, and is a big proponent of using a foam roller.

But when he doesn't hit the gym, Chandler said he loves trail running. "Any day that you can get out in God's creation out in the woods is a good day."

After the gym tour, Chandler took on a series of rapid fire questions. To up the stakes, he changed the venue again. The fighter jumped into a barrel filled with 47 degree water for a cold plunge. He had answers to all the topicsincluding his dream training buddybefore bringing the tour to a close.

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The world of One Piece features four main oceans, the Red Line, and most famously, the legendary Grand Line. The Grand Line is a series of islands in a roughly straight line, running perpendicular to the Red Line, and only the strongest and smartest pirates can survive there. Even Don Krieg and his fleet of pirate ships returned from the Grand Line in ragged shape.

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When Monkey D. Luffy arrived at the Grand Line, he visited locations like Little Garden, Water 7, and Thriller Bark, where ordinary pirates would soon be overwhelmed. Survival in that pirate paradise calls for serious combat skills, a loyal crew, and mental fortitude and cleverness to avoid or defeat powerful rivals. Outside the One Piece universe, other anime characters stand out for being true Grand Line material because they're strong enough and practical enough to thrive there.

Pirates and ninjas aren't exactly the same thing, but the smartest and toughest pirates and ninjas still have plenty in common. In Naruto's world, Kakashi Hatake has jutsu on par with many Devil Fruits, and he's a resourceful, crafty, and unpredictable fighter too, like any Grand Line pirate.

Kakashi may not be a sailor, but he could survive on any given Grand Line island like Alabasta or Dressrosa with his formidable jutsu and his practical, clever strategies and insights. Even the Warlords of the Sea would have a tough time catching this strange rogue "pirate."

Vinland Saga has no supernatural elements like magic or haki, but characters like Thorfinn's father Thors are tough enough to make it in One Piece's unforgiving world. If Thors had the potential to learn and use haki, he could even make some progress in the New World.

Thors Snorresson is a peerless fighter, being nicknamed the "Troll of Jom" thanks to his overwhelming strength and durability. Thors is also a diplomatic and wise ex-Viking who knows how to avoid pointless fighting and drive away thugs and bandits without killing them.

Rimuru Tempest stands as one of isekai's most powerful heroes of all time thanks to his unique Predator skill. Throughout That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Rimuru the slime absorbed other monsters to gain their spells and attributes, and now he's a demon lord as well.

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Rimuru has many Devil Fruit-style powers at his disposal, and his magical strength is overwhelming even by Grand Line standards. Rimuru could easily survive any Grand Line island and convince other like-minded warriors to join him to form a new crew, perhaps called the Slime Pirates.

Tatsumaki is one of only a few One-Punch Man heroes to have actual superpowers and not just martial arts or weapons at her disposal. Tatsumaki, AKA Tornado of Terror, has psychic telekinetic powers on an awesome scale, on par with any Devil Fruit.

Tatsumaki's vast powers would make survival on the Grand Line easy, and she could fly right over any Neptunian-infested waters. She may be taken lightly because of her small stature, but any Grand Line pirate crew would soon learn to respect the tiny Tornado of Terror.

It's true that as a bare-handed martial artist, the 1980s anime hero Kenshiro would struggle against Logia-type Devil Fruit users like Captain Smoker or Ace. Otherwise, though, Fist of the North Star's hero would do well against most typical pirates and raiders found throughout the Grand Line.

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With or without learning haki, Kenshiro can devastate most Grand Line villains and can punch well above his weight with Hokuto Shinken. He can strike pressure points to incapacitate or kill almost anyone, even if they have haki or Devil Fruit powers at their command.

The Grand Line is most favorable for Devil Fruit users, but master swordsmen like Dracule Mihawk can also survive and thrive there. Mihawk can defeat almost any foe with his fearsome black blade and slice icebergs in half, and the same is true of Bleach's Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Kenpachi has the combat skills, bloodthirsty, and attitude needed to survive anywhere on the Grand Line, even on Jaya Island and Little Garden. He would soon be seen as Mihawk's true rival, and Mihawk himself might track Kenpachi down to see what all the fuss is about.

Only the strongest and smartest pro heroes and villains from My Hero Academia's world would thrive in the Grand Line as rogue vigilantes or pirate captains. The new #1 hero, Endeavor, could do a lot of good on the Grand Line, defending the innocent from wrathful pirate crews.

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Endeavor is on par with Portgas D. Ace, who was strong enough to roam the Grand Line as a division leader among the Whitebeard Pirates. No doubt Endeavor would make a name for himself blasting villainous pirate crews sky-high with his flaming powers, and the World Government might nominate him as a Warlord before long.

Berserk's rugged antihero, the mercenary Guts, has only ever known war and hardship in his life trekking across Midland. Guts may not have haki or a Devil Fruit, but he boasts immense strength, endurance, and technique that make him a one-man army with his dragon slayer sword.

Guts has the practical street smarts necessary to survive the Grand Line's many islands, and he even has experience sailing on ships. In emergencies, Guts can don his berserker armor and stand up to any Grand Line pirate, though he must be careful to not lose himself in the process.

Erza Scarlet is one of the Fairy Tail guild's strongest and most respected wizards. Like other Fairy Tail heroes, Erza relies on the power of friendship in the toughest fights, but even alone in the Grand Line, she could survive and make a name for herself.

Erza is a self-reliant and down-to-earth swordswoman wizard who can scare off thugs with a glare, and she's charismatic enough to win over new allies by her side. If Erza can't return home, she can form the Scarlet Pirates and rule the Grand Line's rough seas.

Most of the Hashira in Demon Slayer would do fairly well on the Grand Line, most of all Tengen Uzui, the sound Hashira. He's a self-sufficient and stealthy ninja-style slayer who can easily track, stalk, and ambush a target, including the Upper Moons, which gives him the edge.

Tengen is an incredibly deadly fighter, and he can escape any Grand Line foe who's even stronger than he is. Tengen could even sneak aboard a pirate or Navy ship to secure free passage to any other island without anyone even knowing he was ever there.

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The quirky Gemini and Cancer compatibility instantly demonstrates why it's uncommon for these two zodiac signs to make the best of friends. Gemini is the 3rd sign of the zodiac and is thought to govern the time between May 21 and approximately June 21. The outgoing butterfly of the zodiac, Gemini enjoys spending their weekends mingling with acquaintances and making new ones. On the contrary, Cancer is the 4th sign of the zodiac and is known to rule the time between June 22 and approximately July 22. The Crab is kind and empathetic as an individual who prefers to unwind at home on the weekends.

These are two zodiac signs adjacent to one another on the astrological wheel but do not share many traits. They are utterly dissimilar from one another. That being said, all of these compatibilities might not apply to everyone. A person would do anything to accommodate a particular individual in their own life, including making some healthy modifications!

Both parties will find it challenging to come to a compromise because they hold quite different expectations for a relationship. One or both partners may therefore feel lacking something in their relationship. Given the other more compatible traits in each partner's chart, the partnership might never really take off. It might rather go south very early. But that doesn't mean that they cannot be together. With understanding and genuine commitment, they can still make a good match.

This intriguing pair shares unique and peculiar tastes, which they might use as a foundation for their partnership. The fact that each of these zodiac signs has a different outlook on life can make their partnership more interesting. With Gemini, Cancer tends to push their sexual boundaries and relish the experiences that come their way.

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There will undoubtedly be turbulence when two distinct signs collide in the dating world. The two signs are ruled by the elements of air and water, which explains why they encounter so many difficulties. Their romance is nothing short of a rollercoaster. According to their personality features, one is all about the new, whereas the first revolves around the old. Cancer looks for solace in consistency and nostalgia, while Gemini is open to change, craves variety, and gets easily bored.

Gemini and Cancer will be an ongoing project in the bedroom, and many effective discussions will be required for this bond to function. Gemini is a sexually open-minded sign that does not particularly fit Cancer, who is, by essence, a romantic. It could be a while for Cancer to feel confident enough in bed to experiment. Geminis require a lot of diversity to be long-term happy, and if their wants are not met, they may decide to search elsewhere.

Gemini's carefree, autonomous, and very flamboyant attitude contrasts with Cancer's loving, caring, and domestic nature. The partnership may experience many ups and downs as a result of Gemini's flirting nature and continual socializing, which can make Cancer jealous and insecure. Both zodiac signs do not naturally make compromises. This explains why they might continually argue with one another.

When they are born into the same family, these two grow up in opposite directions. This is mainly because this air sign can be incredibly impatient. But Cancer, as a water sign is composed, patient, yearns for quality time and appreciates a life that moves slowly. Both of these sun signs might be extremely guarded and secretive. It frequently adds to their problems, and they have a turbulent household.

Since Gemini and Cancer often have dissimilar personalities, it could be difficult for the two to bond right away. The twin signs of the zodiac are quite gregarious and enjoy going out with plenty of friends, while Cancer prefers more private, emotional times with a few close pals. Whether or not they become friends, they might discover that their hobbies are simply too dissimilar. But, there is a good chance for Gemini-Cancer friendship if these two are willing to work through their numerous differences.

It is very challenging for the two co-workers to connect emotionally. Gemini can find Cancer's desire for ongoing emotional assistance in the workplace a little oppressive. Gemini tends to act carelessly and erratically. Gemini can be difficult because they tend to be more solitary creatures. In contrast, Cancer requires ongoing reassurance that any situation in the office is under control. This may irk Gemini.

It's possible that Geminis' knowledge and instincts for fostering harmony draw Cancers to them initially. Gemini's ego is often boosted by Cancer's repeated flattery. Both have strong communication skills. The crab can recall even the smallest details of any situation, and when they converse with each other, they will hold each other's attention for hours with their charm and wit.

Since this air sign is influenced by Mercury and has a limited attention span, they can easily be distracted. Cancer is a sensitive water sign that is ruled by the moon. Hence, they have trust issues. To feel completely secure in the relationship, they need time to develop sufficient trust. Gemini's tendency to get bored easily could make Cancer feel more insecure. Hopefully, these two won't have too much trouble settling issues.

Gemini needs to express their emotions more. These adjustments would likely mark the beginning of a closer understanding and greater flexibility between them. Gemini might be impetuous and unsure of themselves due to their divided nature, and Cancer must discover how to love this about them. The same goes for Gemini, who must realize that Cancer is less gregarious and understanding than they are and must be given time to adapt to their ways.

While having contrasts might make a partnership more fascinating, Gemini and Cancer might find it difficult to start dating. One difference between the twins and the crabs moral outlook is that the former value freedom in relationships. Although Cancers go on dates to find their true mate, Geminis go on dates to have adventures and meet new people, so their core values differ.

When this duo participates in shared activities, their friendship requires ongoing maintenance and care. No matter what, they must indeed never allow themselves to feel frustrated and take their kinship for granted. If they do not make an effort to keep the team spirit alive, their relationship can sour, and their cordial bond could become weak.

1. The courtliness and compliments of a Gemini make Cancer feel appreciated and cherished. While the nurturing and kind attitude of Cancer can inspire Gemini to come out of their cocoon and express themselves more.

2. Geminis may require unmatched emotional support, which Cancer can offer. Gemini can benefit from having a Cancerian spouse by slowing down and learning to appreciate each step of the journey of life.

3. Both signs are incredibly imaginative and can reach new levels of both in each other's presence.

4. When a Gemini is with a Cancer, their exuberant attitude calms down and becomes more subdued. Their concerns and trust issues fade into the background as they relax in each other's company.

5. Cancer is an excellent observer and listener. They have the propensity to recall every last detail of interactions or events, which assists them to keep Gemini amused during conversations.

6. The twins are butterflies in social situations, flitting from one blossom to another while buzzing around happy individuals looking toward the future. As long as Cancer can tolerate Gemini's outgoing temperament, their partnership is harmonious. On the other hand, Gemini feels secure in Cancer's arms.

1. In contrast to Cancers, who are highly emotional, Geminis are highly cerebral and focused on mental abilities rather than sentiments and emotions. Hence, despite the attraction, it could be difficult to transition from dating to marriage.

2. Gemini may not be able to provide Cancer with the emotional stability they require in a relationship, and as time passes, Gemini may become weary of the homebody Cancer.

3. For these two signs, finding a balance between independence and security is the biggest obstacle. Gemini struggles to comprehend Cancer's inherent insecurity, and Cancer is not amenable to Gemini's desire to flit about in order to discover something new about everyone and everything.

4. The unpredictable nature of Gemini can be challenging to manage, and Cancer's tolerance and understanding may be insufficient to keep things under control.

5. Cancers' deepest desire is to be fully present with their spouse in a loving relationship. Everything revolves around being with their lifelong partner. On the other side, Gemini yearns for a connection they can still investigate. They just don't want to feel constrained or tied down, which doesn't necessarily imply that they don't want to connect to someone.

6. Gemini is quite careless, so naturally, some problems are sure to arise, which hits the crab's sensitive heart and causes them to experience a setback. They are both, however, mature enough to deal with this without difficulty.

The twins and the crab have imaginative and creative minds. They are both dreamers and somewhat moody. Since Gemini and Cancer are ruled by the elements of air and water, respectively, they endure numerous difficulties. Gemini and Cancer don't seem to get along very well. While the initial charm may fade away quickly, and their togetherness may not always last, these two zodiacs frequently get along well when everything is new. They must balance their interests with one another's, be aware of their disparities, and work to strengthen their bond.

This pair may not develop an outstanding relationship, but the bond can certainly get stronger if the two signs work hard to take their partnership to new heights. You might not discover anything in common because these two signs are so distinct from one another. However, the intellectual compatibility of a Cancer belle and a Gemini guy resembles a mutually supportive system. The might of one can act as the impetus for another, making the relationship between a Cancer woman and a Gemini man effective. In order to build a lovely world where the two may live in harmony and fully appreciate their partnership, they need to let their creative juices run.

1. Cancers must be open to spending time conversing and delving thoroughly into any topics with Gemini. At the same time, Gemini, the linguistic genius of the zodiac, must be open to learning about the highly feminine characteristics of Cancer, such as their sensitivity and inner worlds. Because of this, they will both need to be devoted to their friendship if they want it to succeed.

2. The glamorous and imaginative Cancer will be drawn to the fun-loving Gemini the moment they first meet. The twins, on the contrary, enjoy making new friends and are curious to find out if Cancer is really as nice and understanding as they seem to be. Hence, the water sign must be patient with their air sign lover.

3. Geminis may need to open up to their Cancer bae and adapt to their pessimistic nature. At the same time, moody Cancers may need to learn to be more patient and open up so much about their mental landscape so that Geminis may "get" what they are going through emotionally.

4. Reaching a compromise will be difficult for both partners because they have quite different expectations from a relationship. As a result, one or both individuals could feel dissatisfied. These two will almost always have to cooperate for their relationship to work.

5. When it comes to being on the same page, Gemini and Cancer could struggle to communicate. Watery Cancer is a sign that feels, whereas airy Gemini is a sign that thinks. So, for their encounters to be pleasant for both of them, they might need to alter their communication strategies and come to an agreement. For this Cancer-Gemini pair to create a solid relationship, they must communicate frequently via conversation, text, and messaging. When a Cancer lover wants to tell Gemini about their day, the air sign must be an active listener as well.

6. Gemini and Cancer are two similar people that do not complement each other in most areas of their relationships. If either of the partners becomes bored with the routine, problems begin to develop in their partnership. They seek constant change, but if they stop to appreciate one another, love could blossom. These two can also revitalize the relationship by discovering new locations, engaging in novel activities together, sharing laughs, acting ridiculously, or doing pretty much anything else that brings them both joy.

7. Gemini must grasp that obligations are a part of relationships. To keep their partner happy, the air sign must be mindful of them and meet their needs. However, they must be careful not to sacrifice their privacy at the same time; for Gemini needs to be content as well. Inform the Cancerian if there are any activities you find uncomfortable, so you may choose ones you can enjoy together.

1. Nicole Kidman is a Gemini, and Tom Cruise is a Cancer. During making the 1990 film Days of Thunder, the pair became friends. The couple's emotions fluctuated, and at the year's end, they were wed.

2. Mark Herron was a Cancer, while Judy Garland was a Gemini. In 1964 at the London Palladium, Mark staged two of her performances, where they first met. Judy was still married when their intense relationship started. Yet soon after her divorce, in 1965, the couple wed in Las Vegas.

3. Wallis Simpson was a Gemini, and Edward VIII was a Cancer. In 1931, they initially connected at a party.

The Gemini and Cancer compatibility study indeed proves that Cancer will be drawn to Gemini's warmth, amicable nature, and sense of humor when they first meet. It further indicates that the crabs docile nature and old-world charm will beguile the twins. They'll enjoy how relaxed the crab is around them as well. Nonetheless, Gemini is the kind of mate that Cancer's friends will probably advise them to avoid.

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Tool are so influential to us rock and metal fans that it's easy to forget the band can be an acquired taste for some. For example, on the newWTF With Marc Maron, comedianMarc Maronlaid out why he doesn't likeTool's music though he's friendly with the band.

The episode from Thursday (March 23), which centered on a talk with comedian Nick Youssef, finds Maron recalling his separate run-ins with Tool singerMaynard James Keenan and Tool guitarist Adam Jones.

But Maron explained howhefeelslikehe lost hischance to enjoyTool's musicbecause he didn't find out about the band until later on in life. Yet the funnyman, actor and podcast host still made a connection to Tool's comedic gestures. (Listen to the episode down toward the bottom of this post.)

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"That shit's gotta be planted young, dude," Maron tells Youssef of his distaste forTool's music. "If it wasn't planted in my weird, angry, adolescent head. That's where it happens, but I missed all that. So, there I was, like in my 40s, kind of listening to Tool. But they were comedy fans; they were [Bill] Hicks fans. There's a painting of Hicks on one of their records."

Affirming the references to Hicks on Tool's 1996 album, nima an image of the late comedian in one nima panel calls him another dead hero Youssef adds, "They have a clip of his stand-up [on the album]. That's how, weirdly, I found out about Hicks."

Maron interviewed Keenan in 2013. "We had an extensive conversation about parrots," Maron remembers. "He used to work at a pet store. I wasn't a huge Tool guy but I got the opportunity to interview him, so we ended up talking about pet stores and parrots."

Plus,"I sat next to their guitar player at AEW [Wrestling]," Maron adds before Youssef confirmed it wasJones.

"We had a nice thing, buthe knew who I was," Maron says of the encounter. "Someone DMed me like, 'That's the guy from Tool next to you.' And I'm like, alright, well I can't be like, 'I liked Oculus,' or whatever I don't know. What's the albums' names?"

Youssef responded that he was likely thinking of 2001's Lateralus. And when he asked Maron if meeting the Tool members made him appreciate their music more, Maron answered no. Hear the episode below.

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HAPI Labs has launched a platform for reporting scam- and crime-related addresses, in partnership with Ukraines cyber police.

Scamfari OSINT, currently in beta mode, allows users to report cryptocurrency wallets related to scams, sanctions violations, terrorism financing and other crimes. The project is supported by Ukraines cyber police, which will work on freezing such wallets, the agency announced on Monday.

HAPI, a crypto startup working on cybersecurity tools for decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, previously ran two-week-long contests asking people to find and report crypto wallets related to fraud and other crimes, with a special focus on the money pro-Russian volunteers raise to help Russian troops invading Ukraine. Users who report the most wallets get rewards in HAPIs own token, but only if the reports are approved by the firms team and are really linked to some kind of crime.

This week, another week-long contest went live. Even after this season is over, the hunting for criminal crypto will not stop but continue on a new website.

It works like this: A user signs up via a Telegram bot, fills out a form and submits a blockchain address and a screenshot proof that the address is being used for criminal purposes.

Then, two HAPI staffers manually check whether reports contain truthful and relevant data, then either approve or reject them. After a report is approved the reporter is assigned a reward in HAPIs own tokens, which are now trading around $13 each: $1 for a new address in the database, 10 cents for an address previously reported and $5 for an address related to a sanctioned person or entity, HAPI head of research Mark Letsyuk told CoinDesk.

For now, rewards are being distributed manually every two weeks, but in future HAPI wants to automate the reward distribution using smart contracts. The community might also have a vote soon as to whether to replace the HAPI token with a stablecoin as a reward, Letsyuk said.

Many people in Ukraine lost their jobs [because of the war] and some made several hundred dollars during the past season, he said. In these times, its good money. Now, people want to try and do it on a regular basis.

He added that since Scamfari OSINT launched in beta last week, over 15,000 addresses have been submitted, including the wallets raising funds for Russian mercenaries fighting in Ukraine.

In the future, HAPI is considering using AI to automate report approval, too, Letsyuk said: Were now feeding the reports we get to the [latest AI product by OpenAI] GPT-4 it looks very raw at this point, but promising. Not trying to catch some hype here, but we believe that it can be helpful in the near future.

The Ukrainian cyber police, in it announcement, underscored it will be looking particularly for wallets linked to financing Russian troops invading Ukraine. According to CoinDesks own investigation, such accounts have raised at least $1.8 million for ammunition, vehicles and other supplies for the troops since the beginning of the war. The Binance crypto exchange has said the number could be as high as $7.2 million.

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